4 Benefits of Fitness Facilities in Offices in London

Sitting is called the "new smoking". While most office workers can't change their time at a desk, mixing in a brisk workout can mitigate the damage.

(Newswire.net -- August 1, 2017) -- Most people in London work long hours. They spend much of their day in front of a computer, sitting at a desk. This sedentary behaviour may be necessary for getting the job done but it has many negative effects on health and well-being. One solution put forward by companies in London is to have fitness facilities on site. Fitness facilities may mean a fully equipped gym, a swimming pool, a fitness studio, or even a climbing wall. There are many benefits of fitness facilities in gyms, both for employees themselves and the companies that hire them.

1. Increased Productivity

When employees are healthier, more active, and happier, they are more productive and better able to cope with the stresses of modern working environments. When staff experience constant stress it is very difficult to juggle the demands of work. It leads to more sick days and lower morale. Fitness facilities in offices help employees feel healthier, active, and more productive.

2. Time for a Workout

Property prices are so high in central London, according to Commercial People, that the distance people need to commute from home to work is a large one. For example, the average price paid for a residential property in London in the last 12 months was a massive £675,305. While this is slightly down on figures from the previous 12 months, it still represents a high value. The highest value towns surrounding London - Keston, Northwood, Teddington, and Twickenham - are also commanding high prices. If there are no fitness facilities near work, many people simply do not have time to use a gym or a swimming pool. If there are facilities on-site it is easier for staff to fit in a quick workout in their lunch hour or before they start their commute home.

3. Improved Morale

When employees are healthier they are happier, and when they are happier they have more energy and greater enthusiasm for coming to work. When the whole workforce is positive, morale is high, which makes it easier for people to get along together and for tough tasks to be accomplished.

4. Attract Key Staff

A corporate gym, along with attractive and modern working spaces, is one key benefit to attract the best people to your company. Employees know they will be able to save money on gym membership and they also know that they won’t have to travel far to get to a gym. Excellent office facilities, which include having fitness facilities on site, are a prime draw for people when they are choosing where to work. Companies are more likely to attract high quality staff when their facilities are top-notch.